Simon Philip

A boy receives an invitation to a party, but the invitation is clear: he MUST bring a hat. But he doesn't have a hat! Thus begins his search for a hat, a journey that proves to be full of ridiculous rules ("Under NO circumstances is a tutu to be worn without the supervision of an accompanying penguin"), and one big misunderstanding. Very funny and delightfully absurd.

Um. Love the rhyme and meter (read it aloud and tell me you recognize it, otherwise I'll have to tell you what classic you must listen to next). I enjoyed the art, and my adult son really admired it a lot. We both thought it was funny and felt oh-so-real. We both hesitated over the climax and resolution... I think this is going to be the perfect opener for a child-led discussion of patience, temptation, consequences, and making amends.

I wonder if it's inspired by a true story....

3.5 stars show more rounded up because I'm not quite curmudgeonly enough to round down. show less

Started grinning on page 3 and DID NOT STOP. Great humour, great illustrations, and so much fun to read aloud.

Sehr lustig, originell und schön gezeichnet. Nur hätte ich das Wort "bescheuert" mit was anderes ersetzt. Vor allem, weil es ein Kinderbuch ist.